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The Way We Go
WINNER OF THE GO INDIE NOW! EXCELLENCE IN LITERATURE SEPTEMBER 2016 AWARD
Lindsay Picou is sixteen going on thirty. She's been forced to not only take care of herself, but to raise her little sister, too, because their mother, Gloria, is a part-time prostitute and a full-time wanderer.
Then, Gloria meets Ben. He not only changes her life for the better but Lindsay's, too.
These changes come with a set of challenges Lindsay isn't equipped for; she has to learn to be a student, a friend, and a daughter. In short, she has to learn how to be herself in a completely new world, and she is forced to learn things about the people in her life that both hurt and free her.
Just when she starts to feel like she's getting a handle on things, she meets Micah, Ben's best friend, and things get a lot more complicated.
***THIS EDITION CONTAINS AN EXCERPT FROM THE WAY WE GO'S COMPANION NOVEL, GROWTH SPURT.***
Lindsay Picou is sixteen going on thirty. She's been forced to not only take care of herself, but to raise her little sister, too, because their mother, Gloria, is a part-time prostitute and a full-time wanderer.
Then, Gloria meets Ben. He not only changes her life for the better but Lindsay's, too.
These changes come with a set of challenges Lindsay isn't equipped for; she has to learn to be a student, a friend, and a daughter. In short, she has to learn how to be herself in a completely new world, and she is forced to learn things about the people in her life that both hurt and free her.
Just when she starts to feel like she's getting a handle on things, she meets Micah, Ben's best friend, and things get a lot more complicated.
***THIS EDITION CONTAINS AN EXCERPT FROM THE WAY WE GO'S COMPANION NOVEL, GROWTH SPURT.***
270 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2014
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Roxie Prince
9 books69 followersRoxie Prince lives in the Houston area with her partner and a goofy Shih Tzu named Digby. She enjoys video games, yoga, and reading other people's stories when she isn't lost in fiction writing. She has a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology.
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December 12, 2017
Reading this coming-of-age, rags-to-riches story by Roxie Prince makes me realize I should read more books by independent authors! It reminded me how quickly things can change and how important it is to believe in yourself along the way.
September 13, 2016
I am always looking for great novels that realistically portray the human experience, and The Way We Go does just that. Roxie Prince doesn't sugar coat the late teen experience, or the reality of growing up in a broken family with a parent who is not reliable. I felt connected to Lindsay, the heroine, in so many ways, and my heart was broken and mended constantly throughout the novel.
What I loved most about Prince's writing, however, was how she was able to mix artistic language with remarkable descriptions and observations. A great example of this is:
"Locks of glossy black hair fell across her face, and Lindsay couldn't help but notice how beautiful her mother was and think how it had been a curse rather than a blessing."
Through that quote Prince breaks the traditional belief that all characters who are pretty have the easiest lives. She turned all of these stereotypes on their head and revealed the truth that most of us want to avoid.
"All she knew for sure was that she wanted to be strong and powerful and in control of her own life, whatever position she may be in. She hoped, when she was all grown up, she would be. Being a kid was unfair; you controlled nothing about your own life."
I admire Prince as an author, and compare her to other great writers who write on the human experience, such as Jodi Picoult, my favorite author. Her work is for young adults and adults alike, and many could learn from the experiences that she writes about.
What I loved most about Prince's writing, however, was how she was able to mix artistic language with remarkable descriptions and observations. A great example of this is:
"Locks of glossy black hair fell across her face, and Lindsay couldn't help but notice how beautiful her mother was and think how it had been a curse rather than a blessing."
Through that quote Prince breaks the traditional belief that all characters who are pretty have the easiest lives. She turned all of these stereotypes on their head and revealed the truth that most of us want to avoid.
"All she knew for sure was that she wanted to be strong and powerful and in control of her own life, whatever position she may be in. She hoped, when she was all grown up, she would be. Being a kid was unfair; you controlled nothing about your own life."
I admire Prince as an author, and compare her to other great writers who write on the human experience, such as Jodi Picoult, my favorite author. Her work is for young adults and adults alike, and many could learn from the experiences that she writes about.
June 3, 2017
Beautiful descriptive writing
Loved the setting it reminds me of my hometown (in fact it is @roxiewrites we may have to meet up some time 😱) There was a lot going on which could throw people off at first but I appreciated it
I liked how she set the stage for the companion novel towards the end.
I love how realistic the author was about some of the unorthodox choices that were presented.
I love how there were a lot of little conflicts and not one huge conflict all the time.
There were times were I was thinking my head when will this end..... But then there were times where I thought I want to find out more about the characters so I am happy that I have the companion novel to learn about some more about the other characters and what happens after the end.
So overall with these notes I would give this book a 4.5-5 stars because of these points and I want to thank @literaryvacationclub as well as @roxiewrites for the opportunity to read this book. I can't wait to read more from you. 😊
Loved the setting it reminds me of my hometown (in fact it is @roxiewrites we may have to meet up some time 😱) There was a lot going on which could throw people off at first but I appreciated it
I liked how she set the stage for the companion novel towards the end.
I love how realistic the author was about some of the unorthodox choices that were presented.
I love how there were a lot of little conflicts and not one huge conflict all the time.
There were times were I was thinking my head when will this end..... But then there were times where I thought I want to find out more about the characters so I am happy that I have the companion novel to learn about some more about the other characters and what happens after the end.
So overall with these notes I would give this book a 4.5-5 stars because of these points and I want to thank @literaryvacationclub as well as @roxiewrites for the opportunity to read this book. I can't wait to read more from you. 😊
May 11, 2015
Not something I'd usually read, but I got it free on Amazon Prime so gave it a try. It's a nice story that tells a story about two young girls whose lives are quickly transformed from rags to riches. The writing is good overall but a bit quirky.
February 21, 2015
Amazing. I'll write more in a bit :)
March 23, 2020
Heartwarming
This story took many turns which caught me off guard. From the beginning, I expected a very dark novel, but instead was greeted with hope.
It brought to light how cynical I’ve become myself, and made me wonder at what life could truly be... if we each reached inside and pulled out the very best each of us has to give to each other.
The view points jump around, so you get a glimpse into every character in Lindsay’s world. Overall, a good read—especially if you’re looking for a ray of hope.
This story took many turns which caught me off guard. From the beginning, I expected a very dark novel, but instead was greeted with hope.
It brought to light how cynical I’ve become myself, and made me wonder at what life could truly be... if we each reached inside and pulled out the very best each of us has to give to each other.
The view points jump around, so you get a glimpse into every character in Lindsay’s world. Overall, a good read—especially if you’re looking for a ray of hope.
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